Name: First Laugh--welcome, Baby!
ISBN: 9781580897945

At a Glance

Why This Clicks

A Welcome in Laughter

A joyful introduction to Navajo family names and a ceremony welcoming a new baby.

Come here for

Family members trying to make Baby laugh
Navajo words woven into a family celebration

Expect

A welcoming look at Navajo life
Back matter on baby-welcoming ceremonies in other cultures

Book Details

Authors: Rose Ann Tahe, Nancy Bo Flood, Jonathan Nelson
Publisher: Charlesbridge
Published: August 14, 2018
Format: Hardcover
Theme: New Baby · New Baby Stories
Reading lane: New Baby

Affinity

Publisher Categories

US: Native American Stories
New Baby Stories
Nonreligious Celebrations

About This Book

In Navajo families, the first person to make a new baby laugh hosts the child's First Laugh Ceremony. Who will earn the honor in this story? The First Laugh Ceremony is a celebration held to welcome a new member of the community. As everyone--from Baby's nima (mom) to nadi (big sister) to cheii (grandfather)--tries to elicit the joyous sound from Baby, readers are introduced to details about Navajo life and the Navajo names for family members. Back matter includes informatio...

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In Navajo families, the first person to make a new baby laugh hosts the child's First Laugh Ceremony. Who will earn the honor in this story? The First Laugh Ceremony is a celebration held to welcome a new member of the community. As everyone--from Baby's nima (mom) to nadi (big sister) to cheii (grandfather)--tries to elicit the joyous sound from Baby, readers are introduced to details about Navajo life and the Navajo names for family members. Back matter includes information about other cultural ceremonies that welcome new babies and children, including man yue celebration (China), sanskaras (Hindu) and aquiqa (Muslim).